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We could transition Givens at $5.166. No one would give a #1 and #3. If they did, fine.
In any case, we could look for other option, including the draft, and eventually cut Givens if he wouldn't deal, we could get a trade (withdraw and sign), or we couldn't get a better option.
After all, if we can't find a #2 receiver anywhere for a reasonable price, Givens for one year at $5.166M makes sense to me.
This presupposes a $1.5 cap deal with Vinatieri. With his agent back, I don't think the team will franchise him again. He needs to sign a normal contract if he wants to continue as a patriot.
BEST RESULT IF GIVENS AND THE TEAM CAN'T AGREE TO A DEAL
1. 3-year deal with Vinatieri at $1.5-$2M cap hit
2. a 3rd for releasing the tag on Givens.
3. signing or trading for a solid replacement for Givens (perhaps for a 3rd)
In any case, we could look for other option, including the draft, and eventually cut Givens if he wouldn't deal, we could get a trade (withdraw and sign), or we couldn't get a better option.
After all, if we can't find a #2 receiver anywhere for a reasonable price, Givens for one year at $5.166M makes sense to me.
This presupposes a $1.5 cap deal with Vinatieri. With his agent back, I don't think the team will franchise him again. He needs to sign a normal contract if he wants to continue as a patriot.
BEST RESULT IF GIVENS AND THE TEAM CAN'T AGREE TO A DEAL
1. 3-year deal with Vinatieri at $1.5-$2M cap hit
2. a 3rd for releasing the tag on Givens.
3. signing or trading for a solid replacement for Givens (perhaps for a 3rd)